The Transylvanian Hound, also known as the Transylvanian Scent Hound or Hungarian Hound, is a Hungarian breed of scent hound used primarily for hunting. It originated in the former Kingdom of Hungary in the historical region of Transylvania, which is now part of Romania. It is strong and of medium size, characterized by a black body with tan and sometimes white markings on the muzzle, chest and extremities, and distinctive tan eyebrow spots. It has a high-pitched bark for a dog of its size. The breed was rescued from extinction by focused breeding efforts in the late twentieth century. There were formerly two varieties, the tall and the short, developed for different kinds of hunting in the Middle Ages. Only the tall variety survives today.
The breed originated in the historical region of Transylvania, a mountainous region known for its forests and diverse wildlife.
The Transylvanian Hound, also known as the Transylvanian Scent Hound or Hungarian Hound, was originally developed in the historical region of Transylvania, now part of Romania. This breed was once nearly extinct but was revived through focused breeding efforts. It is known for its exceptional hunting capabilities, particularly its scent-tracking ability. There were originally two varieties, a tall variety that survives today, and a short variety that is now extinct.
Hungarian Hound – Transylvanian Scenthound. Farkas Gábor (1852-1917), Hajdúhadház
Állatkerti Dákó 1970
Short-legged and long-legged Transylvanian Hounds
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